Paul Verhoeven's 1987 R-rated classic gave us exaggerated gore, a vision of a crumbling Detroit, and one of the corniest - yet catchiest - taglines in "I'd buy that for a dollar."
With the remake in theaters this week, we're taking a look back at the original cast.
Most have gone on to star or cameo in other movies or television shows.
A favorite among the cast are small roles on Fox series "24."